Modern staircases are not only one of the most identifying features of a space, they are also one of the most complicated. Without the centuries of familiarity with materials and methods just about anyone in construction has with traditional staircases, designing and making custom modern stairs requires a specialized set of skills. Making sure stairs look just right while being safe and comfortable to use gets more complicated when there are so many ways to do it.
Glass, steel, and other metals join wood, stone, and concrete, allowing for intense new contrasts and completely different use of natural light and shadow than traditionally possible. Combined with new methods, the entire shape and structure of a space can change as well. Steel stringers are available in configurations wholly undreamed of in wood, while floating treads eliminate them entirely. That variety and ability to do something unique gives immense opportunity to increase a project’s value with a custom modern staircase.